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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.13, 27.73 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.13, 27.73 and 19.50 is: 26.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.13 : 27.73 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.13/27.73 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.13x = 27.73 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.13x = 540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540.74/20.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.86

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